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Heroes Fill the Gaps: When Leadership Fails

A work in progress

Abstract

In this book, I pay tribute to the heroes of all states and stages in life. I aim to illuminate the stories and behaviors of heroes who sacrificed their lives in the service of others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, I aim to address the question of how leadership behavior influences Heroism? To answer the question, I researched theories of heroism and synthesized the materials. Further, I reviewed some established leadership theories with a focus on the research implications of leadership successes and failures. Finally, I explore the gaps between leadership expectations and shortcomings and how the leaders’ actions might have influenced heroism.

Additionally, I conducted a qualitative study to collect information directly from 15 frontline and emergency responders of the COVID-19 pandemic to determine what factors might have propelled them into acts of heroism. I dedicate this book to all the heroines and heroes who sacrificed for us in our fight against COVID-19. Thank you, heroines, and heroes for your sacrifices. Thank you to the families and friends who unselfishly shared their heroines and heroes with us.

By Stan Brooks, PhD

Dr. S. MacNivan Brooks is an Intergroup Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Author.

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